What happened?

What have police had to say about it?

The incident, which is being investigated by Lincolnshire Police with assistance from colleagues at Humberside Police, is not being treated as suspicious.

Superintendent Dave Houchin, from Humberside Police, said: “We can confirm that we are linking our investigation into a missing person with the report of the body of a young man being found in Holton-le-Clay in Lincolnshire.

Liam Toner

“Humberside Police officers are working closely together with our colleagues at Lincolnshire Police to establish the circumstances.

“Initial indications are that this is sadly a tragic incident in which a young man has passed away.”

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What were the circumstances leading up to Liam's death?

The details of what happened between when Liam Toner was first reported missing and the discovery of his body in a ditch in Holton-le-Clay the following day will be the subject of the police's enquiries.

What we do know is that the teenager had been on a night out with work colleagues in Cleethorpes on Friday night.

A widespread search for Liam was launched by his family and friends and appeals were posted on social media.

Police forensic teams in Holton-le-Clay after a man's body was found late Saturday night.

The Grimsby Telegraph published an appeal on Saturday asking for anyone who had seen Liam after he got in a taxi around 10pm on Friday to get in touch with police.

He had reportedly dropped his mobile phone near a taxi office in Cleethorpe Road, Grimsby.

What do we know about Liam?

He had been a student at Grimsby Institute studying fabrication and welding and was a former pupil at Baysgarth School in Barton.

Tributes have continued to flood in since the tragic news broke, with many taking to Facebook to pay their respects.

One friend said: “Such a cruel horrible world, a childhood friend has lost his life at the age of 19. In utter shock. May you rest in peace you angel Liam Toner. So so sorry for your loss I send my love to you all (his family).”

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Danielle Lancaster added: “So sad, I knew Liam through a few friends and he was a lovely lad. My thoughts are with his family as this sad time. Fly high and everyone will miss you.”

Friend Sam Atkin wrote: "Rip Liam, you party hard up there with the angels, all of your mates will treasure their memories of you forever, heartfelt condolences to all the family, gone to soon xx

Time Line

A timeline of the tragic events

Friday: Night out with work colleagues

Liam Toner went out for an evening of celebrations in Cleethorpes with his work colleagues on Friday last week. He was first reported missing that night and had last been seen getting into a taxi about 10pm.

Saturday: Widespread search

Liam's family and friends took to social media and launched a widespread appeal for information. The Grimsby Telegraph published an appeal on Saturday.

Saturday night: Shocking discovery

A body was was found in a ditch on Louth Road, Holton-le-Clay on Saturday night. Police confirmed they were connecting the discovery to Liam's disappearance. A police underwater team were called in to gather evidence from the roadside ditch.

Sunday afternoon: Police announce investigation

“Humberside Police officers are working closely together with our colleagues at Lincolnshire Police to establish the circumstances," superintendent Dave Houchin, from Humberside Police, said.

“Initial indications are that this is sadly a tragic incident in which a young man has passed away.”

The results of a post mortem examination were due to be confirmed later on Monday.